Weatherization Technician II

CLASSIFICATION: Regular/Full-Time/Non-Exempt
SALARY: $19.00 Per Hour
JOB HOURS: 40 hours per week
JOB LOCATION: CAPC at 588 Morrison Street, Watertown NY

Job Summary: The Technician works with the Weatherization Program staff to provide weatherization energy conservation services to eligible low-income households in Jefferson County. This includes installing windows and doors, insulating attics, furnace repair and replacement. This individual will work with the Crew Supervisor to carry out program performance standards and meet program deadlines. The Technician must be willing to learn new practices and technologies as they apply to conserving energy in Jefferson County's
housing market. This person will report directly to the Housing & Energy Services Director and Crew Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in the construction field required.

Other Requirements:

• Must be supportive and non-judgmental in working with customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program information.
• Ability to work as a team and to cooperate with all Weatherization Staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written).
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to work 8-10 hours per day; stand for prolonged periods; climb and work from ladders; use hand and power tools; be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, push and pull; exert up to 100lbs of force occasionally; lift up to 30lbs frequently; and work in all environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold, rain).

Employment is conditional pending completion of a successful criminal background clearance. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates and/or candidates with window and door installation, heating repair and replacement experience.

Must maintain throughout employment a valid NYS Drivers License.

Community Action is a Smoke-Free and Substance-Free workplace. Employees are subject to random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Benefits: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, paid training, quota bonuses, paid vacation and holidays, four 10-hour day work week; tools, clothing allowance and transportation to jobsite provided.